Steam Whistle
A steam whistle is a device used to produce sound with the aid of live steam, which acts as a vibrating system (compare to train horn).
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Famous quotes containing the words steam and/or whistle:
“Now that the steam engine rules the world, a title is an absurdity, still I am all dressed up in this title. It will crush me if I do not support it. The title attracts attention to myself.”
—Stendhal [Marie Henri Beyle] (1783–1842)
“Discourse on virtue and they pass by in droves, whistle and dance the shimmy, and you’ve got an audience.”
—Diogenes of Sinope (c. 410–320 B.C.)
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